Anyone who is threatening to leave wrestling over CM Punk should go ahead and do it, according to WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry.
On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Henry addressed reports of some in WWE being unhappy about Punk’s return and had some advice. He said,
“There are some people at the top that’s not gonna be happy because they’re gonna get less minutes. They’re gonna have to acquiesce to the new addition to the company. There’s a lot of people that will take their ball and go home. Hell, Steve Austin took his ball and went home before. Everybody always comes back. They always realize ‘The business is bigger than me, I don’t want to be on the wrong side.’ The ones that do, we don’t give a shit about them anyway.
“The ones that are like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna retire if this person comes back.’ The ones [who say], ‘If he’s here, I don’t wanna be here.’ Take your ass home then, because the business is gonna roll and roll and roll with or without you.”
While there were reports of talent refusing to work with Punk in AEW, there have been no reports about WWE talent threatening to quit over Punk.
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The Return of CM Punk: Mark Henry’s Take
The wrestling world was sent into a frenzy when it was announced that CM Punk would be making his return to the ring after a seven-year absence. While fans rejoiced at the news, there were reports of some wrestlers in WWE being unhappy about Punk’s comeback. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has now weighed in on the situation, offering his advice to those who are threatening to leave wrestling over Punk.
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Henry addressed the reports and had some strong words for those who are considering leaving the industry. He stated, “There are some people at the top that’s not gonna be happy because they’re gonna get less minutes. They’re gonna have to acquiesce to the new addition to the company. There’s a lot of people that will take their ball and go home. Hell, Steve Austin took his ball and went home before. Everybody always comes back. They always realize ‘The business is bigger than me, I don’t want to be on the wrong side.’ The ones that do, we don’t give a shit about them anyway.”
Henry’s message is clear: if someone is willing to quit wrestling because of Punk’s return, they should go ahead and do it. He believes that those who are threatening to retire or leave the industry are not essential to the business and that it will continue to thrive with or without them.
While there have been reports of talent in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) refusing to work with Punk, there have been no reports about WWE talent threatening to quit over his return. This suggests that the majority of WWE wrestlers are professionals who understand that the wrestling business is constantly evolving and that new additions to the roster should be embraced rather than feared.
CM Punk’s return has undoubtedly brought a renewed excitement to the wrestling world. His popularity and influence cannot be denied, and fans are eagerly anticipating his first match back. It is a testament to his impact that his return has sparked such strong reactions from both fans and wrestlers alike.
In conclusion, Mark Henry’s advice to those who are considering leaving wrestling over CM Punk’s return is simple: if you’re not willing to adapt and embrace change, then maybe it’s time to step away. The wrestling business has always been resilient and will continue to thrive with or without any individual wrestler. CM Punk’s return is a reminder that the industry is constantly evolving, and those who can’t keep up may find themselves left behind.